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Janice Diane Parr Nash

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  • Name Janice Diane Parr Nash 
    Gender Female 
    Person ID I10436  Rossville
    Last Modified 10 Oct 2017 

    Father Leroy Charles (Lee) Parr,   b. 5 Apr 1920, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jan 2002, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Wanda June Keller Parr,   b. 14 Feb 1925, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Dec 2009, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 28 Dec 1946  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Anniversary- Parr, Leroy and Wanda 1
    Anniversary- Parr, Leroy and Wanda 1
    Golden Anniversary for Parrs
    Leroy and Wanda Parr, Delia, will be guests of honor at a SURPRISE reception in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Governor’s Row House, 811 S.W. Buchanan, Topeka.

    Hosts will be their children, Jane Parr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Janice and Louie Nash, Arlington, TX, KelLee Parr, Topeka; and their grandchildren, Bo and Elizabeth Nash, Arlington, TX.

    Leroy Parr, Rossville, and Wanda Keller, Delia, were married December 28,1946, in Topeka. Mr. Parr fanned in the Rossville and Delia communities until he retired in 1986. He operates a small cattle herd. Mrs. Pan worked for Petro Surgical Supply of Topeka and, after retiring, worked part time as a receptionist for Carriger & Carriger Optical, Rossville.

    Cards may be sent in advance to 2934 S.W. Lydia, #201, Topeka 66614. It is requested that no gifts be given.
    Anniversary- Parr, Leroy and Wanda 2
    Anniversary- Parr, Leroy and Wanda 2
    Leroy and Wanda Parr
    A surprise reception is planned to honor Leroy and Wanda Parr of Delia in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.

    The reception will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Governor's Row House, 811 S.W. Buchanan, Topeka.

    It will be hosted by their children, Jane Parr, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; Janice and Louie Nash, Arlington, Texas; and Kellee Parr, Topeka. The couple have two grandchildren.

    Leroy C. Parr and Wanda J. Keller were married Dec. 28, 1946, in Topeka. They have lived in the Rossville-Delia area throughout their lives.

    Mr. Parr is a retired farmer. Mrs. Parr worked for many years for Petro Surgical Supply in Topeka and retired as a receptionist for Carriger optical in Rossville.

    Their children request no gifts be given.
    Family ID F1814  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Louie W Nash, Jr. 
    Married 2 Aug 1975  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Louie Winford Nash, III,   b. 11 Oct 1977
     2. Elizabeth Jane Nash,   b. 9 Mar 1982
    Documents
    Marriage- Parr, Diane-Nash, Louie
    Marriage- Parr, Diane-Nash, Louie
    Parr-Nash Vows Heard
    August 2 in Topeka
    Wedding vows were exchanged by Janice Diane Parr and Louie W. Nash, Jr. in a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 1975, in the Central United Presbyterian Church in Topeka, Ks. The Rev. Robert Neill officiated. He was assisted by the Rev. Dwight Seneker of Rossville.

    Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Leroy C. Parr, Delia, and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Winford Nash, Sr., Montgomery, Ala.

    The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Keller, Rossville, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ray W. Parr, Rossville. The bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Nash, Sr., Norcross, Ga., and of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Herman Keever, Sr., Lilburn, Ga.

    The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a gown of white organza and Chantilly lace. An all-lace cape adorned the scoop neckline and empire bodice. More Chantilly lace surrounded the deep flounced hem that flowed to a chapel train. Lace motifs adorned the skirt and bodice. She carried a prayer book, given by her great-grandmother to her Grandmother Parr, and a nosegay of apricot Woburn Abbey roses and white Cattleya orchids.

    The altar was decorated with a large basket of apricot gladioli and bronze mums, and candelabras adorned with greenery and baby’s breath.

    Cindy Lee Keller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay R. Keller, Rossville, was flower girl. Jane Parr, Overland Park, attended her sister as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Shawn McKenna, Overland Park; Linda Van Loenen, Topeka; and Mrs. Roger Warren, Vermillion.

    The groom’s father, Louie W. Nash, Sr., was best man. Graham Champion, Montgomery Ala.; Kent Zernickow, Abilene; and Sheldon Fox, Manhattan; were groomsmen.

    Ushers were Lee Nash, Montgomery, Ala., brother of the groom; KelLee Parr, Delia, brother of the bride; Doug Veith, Topeka, and Dave Noll, Chesterfield, Mo.

    Organist was Mrs. Ross Miller, Topeka. Soloist was Kim Collins, also of Topeka. Attending the guest book was Patty Parr, Rossville.

    A reception in the church parlor followed the ceremony. Assisting with the reception were Mrs. Lindsay Keller, Mrs. Roger Bush, Mrs. Duane Parr and Patti Parr, all of Rossville. Helping with the gifts were Mrs. Randy DeBacker, Rossville, and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, Delia. Diana Petro, Topeka, and Mike Bush, Rossville, distributed rice bags.

    Following the reception, a dinner was held at the home of the bride’s parents.

    After a honeymoon in Florida, the couple is at. home at 5202 Bangor, Lubbock, Tex.

    The bride is a graduate of Rossville High School in Rossville. She received a master’s degree in speech pathology from Kansas State University in July and is employed as a speech therapist in the Lubbock Independent School District in Lubbock, Tex.

    Mr. Nash is a graduate of Sidney Lanier High School, Montgomery, Ala. He has a degree in bakery science from Kansas State University. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity at KSU. Mr. Nash is employed by Rainbo Baking Company in Lubbock, Tex.
    Last Modified 10 Oct 2017 08:15:01 
    Family ID F3198  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart